http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs en-US Copyright (c) 1997-2008 The Synergy Group Limited Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:20 GMT Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:20 GMT Raccoom rss generator, website http://raccoom.sytes.net, email chrisdarebell@msn.com 120 A Maintenance Administrator is required to join our client based in Bromley, Kent. The appointed Maintenance Administrator will be responsible for the following duties: 1. To take incoming calls from tenants in relation to repairs required to their property. 2. To ascertain the type of repair needed and the possible cause of the problem in order that the repair can be allocated through to the correct department. 3. To enter details of the repair on to the in-house repairs system. 4. Follow-up the repair with the relevant surveyor or contractor to ensure that the works have been booked in and carried out. 5. Maintain high levels of customer service and satisfaction at all times making sure that any complaints are dealt with politely and efficiently. The successful candidate will have the following skills: 1. It is essential that you have prior experience of working within a maintenance department within social housing, either for a housing association, local council or partnering contractor. 2. Excellent IT skills are required especially within Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 3. A good understanding of repairs and fault diagnostics. 4. Excellent customer services skills. For more information on this role please apply online in the strictest of confidence. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs/maintenance-administrator-south-east-hl87364gf Synergy Group Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:19 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/15065 An Electrical Engineer / Inspector is required to join our client in East London. The appointed Electrical Engineer / Inspector will be responsible for the following duties: 1. The role will involve managing the electrical contracts and contractors working within the decent homes programme covering properties across East London. 2. There are several contractors undertaking projects including door entry systems, phone systems, fire alarms, rewiring and digital TV installation. 3. To project manage the different schemes concurrently ensuring that all projects are brought in on time and within budget. 4. To manage contractor performance and ensure that tenant satisfaction levels remain high. The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience: 1. Experience of managing similar projects preferably within a Social Housing environment. 2. 17th edition as some electrical and PACT testing will be required. 3. Good IT and communication skills. 4. The ability to work alongside contractors but also be able to challenge performance and decisions when necessary. For more information on this role please apply online. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs/electrical-engineer--inspector-east-london-hl87952gf Synergy Group Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:18 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/15064 An Interim Deputy Director of Maintenance is required to join our client based in the City of London. The appointed Interim Deputy Director will be responsible for the following duties: 1. An interim post to analyse the current performance of the existing DLO and management structure and to make recommendations as to improvements that can be made. 2. To increase efficiency and performance within the DLO in-turn improving the level of tenant satisfaction. 3. To analyse and make changes where necessary to the current structure evidencing benefits in performance whilst still providing a value for money service. 4. To improve relationships between the tenants, the RSL and external partners / contractors. 5. Analyse existing service contractors and look to procure new service contractors as deemed necessary. The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience: 1. Prior experience and a proven track record within a similar post within social housing. 2. Experience and evidence of where you have initiated and worked through a changing environment which has led to a successful outcome. 3. Prior management of procurement of new service contractors and suppliers. 4. The ability to understand and analyse performance data and cost information to be able to improve service whilst still providing value for money. 5. A can do attitude and a driven personality combined with the desire to see a project through to the end. For more information on this high-profile role please apply online in the strictest of confidence. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs/interim-deputy-director-of-maintenance-city-of-london-hl87623gf Synergy Group Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:16 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/15062 A Voids Manager is required to join our client based in North London. The appointed Voids Manager will be responsible for the following duties: 1. To manage the Voids team which consists of 3 surveyors and 3 administrators. 2. To create a good working relationship with the relevant departments ensuring that agreed void property turn around dates are adhered to and improved where possible. 3. To manage the contractors to ensure that works carried out are to a high standard and within set timeframes. 4. To be able to allocate costs through the re-active maintenance or asset management departments as appropriate per property. 5. To constantly thrive to improve service and efficiency in line with the associations values. The successfully appointed Voids Manager will possess the following skills and experience: 1. Previous management within a maintenance or voids department within social housing is imperative. 2. An in-depth knowledge of repairs and an understanding of the internal workings of voids is essential. 3. Excellent people and communication skills are required to create and maintain good relationships across departments. 4. Prior contract management and procurement of services would be preferable. For more information please apply online today. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs/voids-manager-north-london-hl87763gf Synergy Group Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:11 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/15058 A Maintenance Surveyor is required to join our client based in North London. The appointed Maintenance Surveyor will be responsible for the following duties: 1. To carry out pre inspections to properties identifying works required and whether those works should be undertaken by the housing association. 2. To liaise with contractors as appropriate ensuring that all works are carried out within time and to budget. 3. To carry out post inspections of works carried out ensuring that jobs have been completed to a level in keeping with the associations expectation. 4. Following up with tenants with regard to any issues or complaints ensuring that regular contact is maintained with the tenant until these are resolved. The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience: 1. Prior experience of carrying out pre and post inspections within re-active maintenance is required. 2. Knowledge and understanding of using schedule of rates. 3. A proven track record of working as a maintenance surveyor within social housing. 4. Good IT and customer services skills are essential. For more information on this exciting opportunity please apply online. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs/maintenance-surveyor-north-london-hl87902gf Synergy Group Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:09 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/15057 A Fire Surveyor / Inspector is required to join our client in Central London. The appointed Fire Surveyor / Inspector will be responsible for the following duties: 1. To undertake fire safety inspections under the Regulatory Reform (Fire safety) Order 2005. 2. Identifying potential risks within multi-occupancy properties and making recommendations under the Order for improvements to be made. 3. Liaising with tenants and providing ongoing advice with respect to fire safety. 4. Liaising with and pre and post inspecting correction works to housing stock carried out by relevant contractors. 5. Providing up-to-date knowledge of fire regulation requirements to other members of staff within the Housing Association in order that they can assist in reducing risk factors within properties. The successful candidate will have the following skills: 1. Must have experience and a proven track record of carrying out fire risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. 2. Working knowledge and experience of PAS 79 and FRA creation and management. 3. NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate or Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Part 1 in risk assessment. 4. Prior experience of working within Social Housing or a similar environment. 5. Good IT skills and the ability to understand the needs and requirements of the tenants. For more information on this role please apply online in the strictest of confidence. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs/fire-surveyor--inspector-london-hl86774gf Synergy Group Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:06 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/15054 A Gas Engineer / Inspector is required to join our client based in the City of London. The appointed Gas Engineer / Inspector will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Working in a client facing role, you will work in partnership with the gas contractor checking a percentage of works carried out and feeding back results to the gas manager and the contractor. 2. Pre and post inspections of boiler repairs and installations. 3. Analysing and managing the performance of the contractor together with checking invoicing and cost data. 4. Carrying out certain fixes as required predominantly on domestic heating systems but some assistance with commercial units may be required from time to time. 5. Working closely with the contractors and the administrating team to ensure that all CP12's are maintained and up-to-date. The successful candidate will have the following skills: 1. Must be Gas Safe registered with current experience. 2. Previous work experience within a housing association, ALMO or council would be advantageous but not essential. 3. A good working knowledge of domestic boiler systems is essential and some commercial exposure would be desirable but not essential. 4. Excellent knowledge of gas safety regs, including reg 36 (Landlords Responsibility) BS 6644 and IGEM 10. 5. Must have good IT skills and be able to accurately input information. For more information on this role please apply online. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs/gas-engineer--inspector-city-of-london-hl87611gf Synergy Group Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:04 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/15053 A Gas Team Leader is required to lead a gas administration department based in South London. The appointed Gas Team Leader will be responsible for the following duties: 1. To manage the gas administration department. 2. Managing day to day and responsive gas related enquiries. 3. Scheduling in works to be carried out as appropriate. 4. Ensuring that annual CP12's are up-to-date and that the database is managed efficiently to achieve 100 per cent compliance on gas servicing. 5. Managing a small team of gas administrators and liaising with the gas inspectors and surveyors. The successful candidate will have the following skills: 1. Previous experience of working within a gas department within social housing an advantage. 2. Evidenced managerial experience within a previous role. 3. Good working knowledge of IT systems and accuracy with data input. 4. Customer focused as there will be a need to liaise with tenants on daily basis. 5. Problem solving and complaint handling skills would be an advantage. For more information please apply online in the strictest of confidence. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs/gas-team-leader-south-london-hl88001gf Synergy Group Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:17 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/15050 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an interim head of estates to join our client in London. Working within the regeneration team, this interim head of estates will have the following responsibilities: - Delivering strategic economic development and regeneration objectives. - Providing strategic advice and practical assistance on property. - Land and portfolio property management. - Attracting private sector finance. The successful interim head of estates will have 5 years experience in a similar role. To discuss this role or any other interim head of estates in London or in the housing field please contact Alex McKenzie at The Synergy Group on 020 7556 9354 or email your CV to alex.mckenzie@synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers: - The most experienced Housing recruitment team in the UK - Access to the broadest selection of Housing vacancies in the UK - The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes - Weekly payroll service - Excellent rates of pay - Personal service The Synergy Group is a specialist recruiter of Housing jobs, to view a full selection of our current vacancies please visit synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/regeneration-and-development-jobs/interim-head-of-estates-london-ldaamhq00008385 Synergy Group Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:03 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/14998